The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens’ 15th annual Festival of Lights, runs through Dec. 21st. The event is a major fundraiser for the Botanical Gardens featuring thousands of holiday lights. Guests can explore the 47-acre gardens, take photos, enjoy the Holiday Café’s warm drinks and festive treats, visit the open gift shop, and see Santa Claus. Tickets and details are at gardenbythesea.org/fol.